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Örebro

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Örebro

Örebro ( UR-ə-BROO; Swedish: [œrɛˈbruː] ) is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper. It is one of the largest inland hubs of the country, and a major logistic and commercial operating site. Örebro is home to Örebro University, a major university hospital, a medieval castle, the water park Gustavsvik as well as several large shopping malls and the Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve adjacent to lake Hjälmaren. Örebro is a trade and logistics city with a strategic location 200 km from Stockholm, 330 km from Oslo and 280 km from Gothenburg. The city is served by Örebro Airport 10 km (6 mi) southwest of the city, and by Örebro Central Station, serviced by the Mälaren Line and Western Main Line.

Infobox

Country
Sweden
Province
Närke
County
Örebro County
Municipality
Örebro Municipality
Charter
1404
• City
155,989
• Urban
125,817
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
• Density
2,172/km2 (5,630/sq mi)
• Metro
196,304[a]
Demonym
Örebroare
Time zone
UTC 1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)
UTC 2 (CEST)
Postal code
701 xx, 702 xx, 703 xx
Area code
( 46) 19
Website
orebro

Tables

Month
Month
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Month
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Jan
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Feb
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Mar
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Apr
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
May
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Jun
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Jul
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Aug
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Sep
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Oct
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Nov
Record high °C (°F)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
10 (50 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
15 (59 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
18 (65 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
26 (80 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
29 (84 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
34 (93 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
35 (96 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
36 (96 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
28 (82 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
20 (68 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
18 (64 )
Mean maximum °C (°F)
Mean maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Mean maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7 (44 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7 (46 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
13 (55 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
19 (67 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
25 (77 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
27 (81 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
29 (84 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
28 (82 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
22 (72 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
16 (61 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11 (53 )
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (33 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
1 (34 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
5 (42 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
12 (54 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
17 (63 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
21 (70 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
23 (74 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
22 (71 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
17 (63 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
10 (51 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
5 (42 )
Daily mean °C (°F)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−2 (28 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−1 (28 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
1 (34 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
6 (43 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11 (52 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
15 (60 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
17 (64 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
16 (61 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
12 (54 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7 (44 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
2 (37 )
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−5 (23 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−4 (23 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−2 (27 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
1 (33 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
5 (42 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
9 (49 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
12 (54 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11 (52 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7 (45 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
3 (37 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (32 )
Mean minimum °C (°F)
Mean minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Mean minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−17 (−0 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−15 (3 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−11 (11 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−5 (21 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−1 (29 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
4 (39 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
6 (44 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
4 (40 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−0 (31 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−4 (23 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−9 (15 )
Record low °C (°F)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−29 (−21 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−30 (−22 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−28 (−18 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−14 (5 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−5 (21 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−1 (29 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
2 (36 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (32 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−5 (21 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−12 (9 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
−19 (−3 )
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
50 (2 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
36 (1 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
33 (1 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
33 (1 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
66 (2 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
60 (2 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
79 (3 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
82 (3 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
56 (2 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
67 (2 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
59 (2 )
Average extreme snow depth cm (inches)
Average extreme snow depth cm (inches)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Average extreme snow depth cm (inches)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
20 (7 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
24 (9 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
16 (6 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
2 (0 )
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
0 (0)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
5 (2 )
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
8
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
7
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
10
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
10
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
11
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
9
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
10
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
12
Source 1: SMHI Open Data
Source 1: SMHI Open Data
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Source 1: SMHI Open Data
Source 2: SMHI average data 2002–2021
Source 2: SMHI average data 2002–2021
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Source 2: SMHI average data 2002–2021
Climate data for Örebro Airport (2002–2021 averages; precipitation in the ward of Almby; extremes since 1901)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Record high °C (°F)
10 (50 )
15 (59 )
18 (65 )
26 (80 )
29 (84 )
34 (93 )
35 (96 )
36 (96 )
28 (82 )
20 (68 )
18 (64 )
Mean maximum °C (°F)
7 (44 )
7 (46 )
13 (55 )
19 (67 )
25 (77 )
27 (81 )
29 (84 )
28 (82 )
22 (72 )
16 (61 )
11 (53 )
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
0 (33 )
1 (34 )
5 (42 )
12 (54 )
17 (63 )
21 (70 )
23 (74 )
22 (71 )
17 (63 )
10 (51 )
5 (42 )
Daily mean °C (°F)
−2 (28 )
−1 (28 )
1 (34 )
6 (43 )
11 (52 )
15 (60 )
17 (64 )
16 (61 )
12 (54 )
7 (44 )
2 (37 )
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
−5 (23 )
−4 (23 )
−2 (27 )
1 (33 )
5 (42 )
9 (49 )
12 (54 )
11 (52 )
7 (45 )
3 (37 )
0 (32 )
Mean minimum °C (°F)
−17 (−0 )
−15 (3 )
−11 (11 )
−5 (21 )
−1 (29 )
4 (39 )
6 (44 )
4 (40 )
−0 (31 )
−4 (23 )
−9 (15 )
Record low °C (°F)
−29 (−21 )
−30 (−22 )
−28 (−18 )
−14 (5 )
−5 (21 )
−1 (29 )
2 (36 )
0 (32 )
−5 (21 )
−12 (9 )
−19 (−3 )
Average precipitation mm (inches)
50 (2 )
36 (1 )
33 (1 )
33 (1 )
66 (2 )
60 (2 )
79 (3 )
82 (3 )
56 (2 )
67 (2 )
59 (2 )
Average extreme snow depth cm (inches)
20 (7 )
24 (9 )
16 (6 )
2 (0 )
0 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
5 (2 )
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)
11
8
7
7
10
10
11
11
9
10
12
Source 1: SMHI Open Data
Source 2: SMHI average data 2002–2021

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